Symptom guide
Bloating: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider
Bloating is a symptom search that can overlap with several structural and non-structural causes. Imaging may be used when clinicians need radiology clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.
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Possible causes doctors may consider
- Gallstones
This is one of the findings clinicians may consider when symptoms, exam, or other testing suggest a structural cause.
- Diverticulosis
This is one of the findings clinicians may consider when symptoms, exam, or other testing suggest a structural cause.
- Hiatal Hernia
This is one of the findings clinicians may consider when symptoms, exam, or other testing suggest a structural cause.
When imaging may be ordered
- When symptoms persist, worsen, or localize to one region
- When exam findings or labs raise concern for a structural cause
- When clinicians need imaging to separate overlapping chest, abdominal, pelvic, or musculoskeletal explanations
Related radiology findings
These finding guides explain radiology terms that sometimes appear in reports when this symptom leads to imaging.
Appendicolith
Appendicolith is an imaging finding patients often search after seeing technical report wording.
Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis means small pouches are present in the colon wall, often found incidentally on abdominal imaging.
Gallstones
Gallstones are solid deposits in the gallbladder seen on imaging.
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal hernia means part of the stomach extends upward through the diaphragm.
Related symptom guides
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